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Our experiences at work shape us in many ways. So with life at Motor Trend in mind, we discovered some goods our staff loves.

Given that many of us on staff are writers, we’ve gathered two items – Porsche Design’s TecFlex Writing Tools and Moleskine’s Classic notebooks – designed to make a writer’s life easier and more stylish. We frequently jam to tunes while working, so we included Sennheiser’s Momentum headphones.

Our photo and video squads could also moonlight as professional craft service preparers. Every shoot requires food and drink for the crew, and thanks to Pelican Pro Gear and its line of Elite Coolers, our people as of late have been amply fed.

Lastly, our Web team’s WOT news team has been diligently modifying its long term Scion FR-S tester with light but useful upgrades. The latest mod? Some beautiful forged aluminum Volk Racing wheels direct from Japan.

Porsche Design P’3000 Writing Tools

These aren’t “just” pens. They’re pens designed for ultimate quality, design, and function. The TecFlex Ballpoint ($300) and Rollerball Pen ($475) are two of the brand’s top choices, and both are made of flexible stainless steel and 14-karat gold threads. Porsche Design’s writing tools don’t mess around.

Moleskine Classic Notebooks and Accessories

Look in just about all of our writers’ computer bags and you’ll see a Moleskine notebook. With their sewn linings, acid-free pages, and durable build, there’s no question that the Classic Hard Cover Books are our primary choice for taking notes..

Sennheiser Momentum

Understatement is a statement. That’s just one philosophy Sennheiser’s designers followed when styling the Momentum headphones.

Extensive use of aluminum and soft breathable leather, intricately stitched threads, and, yes, the most diligent attention to sound quality, thanks to the use of an all-new transducer system with neodymium magnets, make the Momentum a top choice for the headphone user who believes aesthetics and performance shouldn’t be mutually exclusive.

Need more coolness? The 3.5mm cord is made of Kevlar, the same material used in bulletproof vests and race driver suits, to resist heat and acid transfer.

Pelican Pro Gear Elite Coolers

Yes, they’re as functional and rugged as they look. No matter the size (from 35 to 95 quarts), each cooler is designed to retain ice for an amazing 7-10 days. And with features such as corrosion-resistant steel hardware, a threaded plug that’s garden hose-attachable, non-skid raised feet, and extra-wide latches, you probably won’t need another cooler for a very long time.

Rays Engineering Volk Racing TE37V

“V” is for “vintage” in Rays Engineering-speak. But don’t let that fool you. The classically styled wheels are high-quality forged aluminum rolling masterpieces designed with performance in mind.

Unlike the iconic TE37 model, the V wears a step lip and can be ordered in a number of smaller sizes and lower offsets — ideal for older rides. For our Scion, we opted for a staggered 17-inch setup in gunmetal grey. JDM wheels don’t get much better than this.

Made specifically for the driver in mind, Serengeti Eyewear’s lightweight Italian-made sunglasses employ technologies such as Polar PhD photochromic lenses with Spectral Control and polarization. The result? Brilliant colors, sharp details, and less strain on your eyes when you’re carving canyons.

Our innate attraction to shiny new gear is why we’ve created this new monthly feature at Motortrend.com. We’ll be highlighting all sorts of stuff, automotive-related and otherwise. We hope our recommendations will inspire, surprise, and delight you, and that you’ll enjoy and recommend them to others.

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